Stafford Senior High School - Indian Legend Yearbook (Falmouth, VA)

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FITNESS EXPRESS. Senior Robin Hicks uses the stationary cycle at the Fredericksburg Spa to stay in shape. SWIM SESSION. Sophomore Eric Swisher swims on the YMCA Sting Ray swim team. PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. Freshmen Karen Bland and Andrea Smith refer to Weight Watcher's magazine for diet and exercise tips. ROUND THE BEND. Varsity wrestler Monty Martinussen stays in shape by jogging indoors after school. CHROME CORNER. Freshman Chalee Wing stays in shape by working out on the universal at the Spa. IN THE STRETCH. Alan Cannon, a freshman lifts weights in preparation for the soccer season. 24 Health

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SPIRIT SYMBOL. Varsity cheerleader Doreen Ferree exhibits a variety of school emblems. SUITED FOR GYM. Junior Kevin Phillips wears the Stafford County P.E. uniform as he takes a break from lifting weights. cee. On GIVE ME A “D”. Varsity cheerleaders spell “Stafford” as a spirit booster at the winter pep rally. HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE. The Stafford logo, which appears on the football helmet, also decorates the stadium for the fans to enjoy. Emblems 23

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Up two three four, down two three four, side two three ... Grunts and groans were heard from perspiring girls in leotards. In this small windowless room, a record player yelped out instruc- tions to help mold a figure. Peo- ple came here to “get in shape.’ For many students, aerobics and modern dance classes were ideal forms of exercise. Others preferred after-school sports, or simply working out on their own. Spas such as Trimtique were popular, as well as the YMCA for swimming and weightlifting. Chalee Wing, a freshman who belonged to, The Spa, a health club, enjoyed the more exotic advantages of joining by saying, “The whirlpool is fabulous. ” Exercise, however, was only half of staying fit. Dieting was an essential part of staying slim. Weight was a touchy subject especially for girls on diets. Fad diets went in and out, one of these, the Cambridge Diet Plan was popular among teachers and students alike. A freshman, Carol Druzbick, who went on the Scarsdale Diet said, “After two days | couldn't take it anymore, MILE-A-MINUTE. Home Economics teacher, Mrs. Linda Long, and Mrs. Martha Ayres walk off calories as they exchange the latest gossip. Keeping in Shape so | twinkied out.” Bets were made to see who could lose the most weight before a special occasion. Even sports, for instance wrestling, demanded weight loss to compete. A varsity wres- tler Marc Cheadle explained, “To get into a lower weight class | lost 13 Ibs. in 9 days by living on vitamin pills, water, and gum.” Girls’ softball coach Bernard Humphrey informally held con- ditioning sessions for prospec- tive softball members or players after school. And as one sopho- more team player, Patty Keene, refered to it, “It’s our unofficial exclusive health club, Mr. Ber- nard Humphrey's Spa.” There was a little bit of health fanatic in everyone. Having at least attempted a diet or been on an exercise program at some- time, students couldn't deny that they were concerned with their appearance. And even though the work-outs ended with a “three four” and a mass of tired bodies, the feelings were good because they were on their way to getting in shape. ONE-ON-ONE. Senior Kim Brown takes on Coach Bill Engels in a game of extra-curricular basketball. Health 25 ee